About this property
The Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car was one of thirteen railroad cars used as chapels in the United States starting about 1890. Seven of the cars were built by the Barney and Smith Car Company of Dayton, Ohio and travelled from town to town, mainly in the sparsely populated western states and territories, under the direction of the American Baptist Publication Society. In 1893 the Chapel Emmanuel car was the second car built for the Baptists and was the longest serving, being retired about 1938.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 76001740. It was listed on September 7, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car listed on the National Register?
Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car?
Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car?
The period of significance for Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car?
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